Local
1 month ago
Cool, crisp weather settles into Asheville area

National Weather Service says pattern could last into early September

Photo
1 month ago
GALLERY: Big fun at the Marion Bigfoot Festival

Hundreds of sasquatch celebrators turned out for the annual Bigfoot Festival this weekend in Marion, N.C. Check out our photo gallery for all the best moments and weirdest merchandise from the 2025 festivities.

Health & Wellness
1 month ago
Online tool tracks E. coli levels in Asheville area rivers, creeks

DEQ dashboard shows which sites are safe for swimming, kayaking and other recreational activities

Asheville History
1 month ago
Strangeville: The day Babe Ruth was rumored to have died in Asheville

In April 1925, Asheville briefly became the center of a baseball mystery. Babe Ruth collapsed at the train station and rumors spread worldwide that he had died here. Newspapers even printed his obituary before the truth emerged. Discover how the “death” of the Babe in Asheville became a strange piece of local folklore.

Local
1 month ago
Buncombe County Permits & Inspections team earns state honor

Department recognized for storm recovery work, completing 2,000+ damage assessments after Tropical Storm Helene

Asheville History
1 month ago
Tombstone Tales: The wreck on Saluda Mountain that changed rail safety

In 1890, engineer Lewis Tunstall was killed when his train careened down the Saluda Grade at 75 miles an hour. The wreck led to the creation of safety switches that saved countless lives. Today, Tunstall is remembered not only for his sacrifice but also by a striking monument in Hendersonville’s Oakdale Cemetery.

Local
1 month ago
828 Scoreboard: Week 1 of high school football

Find out how your favorite team fared

Arts & Culture
1 month ago
Rollercoaster theatre: ‘Miss Julie’ stars Lauren Otis and Jon Robinson on their upcoming Attic Salt production

“Miss Julie” is a classic 19th century play written by the Swedish playwright August Strindberg. This September, the naturalistic tragedy will receive a brand-new adaptation at Attic Salt Theatre Company, directed by Jeff Catanese and starring Lauren Otis and Jon Robinson.

On The Town
1 month ago
Weaverville ‘salutes to summer’ with back-to-school Nature Park party

The Salute to Summer Kids Party will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 23 at Main Street Nature Park in downtown Weaverville. School supply donations will be accepted by the Weaverville Police Department at the event.

Business
1 month ago
Noble Cider repeats as NC Wine Cup winner with Spice Merchant

Asheville cidery also collects six silver medals in statewide competition

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